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Building a new road takes a lot more than
just laying asphalt.

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We'll tell you how it's done on this month's
street cred.

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While we'd all like to see streets get build
more quickly, the fact is it takes multiple

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steps to grow our expanding road network.

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First, city leaders must identify funding.

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Next, the road needs to be designed, a process
that can take years.

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Most projects require traffic analysis public
meetings and environmental studies.

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All of which contribute to the timeline.

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If land to build the road is required, right
of way must be appraised and purchased at

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fair market value by negotiating with affected
land owners.

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Before construction can even start, any conflicting
utilities like power lines, gas lines, and

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water lines, must be relocated.

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Only after all these steps have been completed
the rest of construction can take place before

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the new road is opened to the public.

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Next time we'll talk about improvements coming
to the intersection of Red Bud lane and US

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79.

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Check it out on the next episode of Street
Cred.